Writing Pedagogy Consultations

The Writing Institute welcomes faculty teaching (or planning to teach) writing-intensive undergraduate or graduate courses to meet for a one-on-one pedagogy consultation (over Zoom) with a member of our team. Here are some ideas for discussion:

  • Workshopping drafted materials such as workshop plans or writing assignment prompts
  • Scaffolding writing projects from low-stakes early writings through polished revisions and final introductions/reflections
  • Rethinking previously taught activities/assignments for improved outcomes (e.g. peer review, writing workshops, writing groups, etc.)
  • Strategies for inviting students’ experiences and expertise into their writing projects
  • Any topic related to how you teach (or hope to teach) writing
  • Brainstorming for a new (or new to you) writing intensive course plan. Faculty designing a new course proposal may want to take part in the Writing in the Disciplines Faculty Seminar, but a first session through a pedagogy consultation can help you get started)

These conversations will work best if you have one element you want to discuss (e.g. an assignment sequence, activity, etc.) or a specific question (e.g. "how do I improve peer review?") to focus the session. Multiple sessions may be necessary if you would like to discuss multiple topics. If you are planning a new or new-to-you course, you might also consider applying to join the Writing in the Disciplines Faculty Seminar.

We have reserved a block of time during Finals Week between December 11th and 13th, 2023 and on January 3rd, 2024 for these consultations. Please view our Calendar to schedule a session. Summer session dates and times are forthcoming. Consultations outside of the dedicated blocks or if our schedule is full can be scheduled by contacting us directly at moriah.kirdy@pitt.edu and jennifer.keating@pitt.edu.


Questions? Comments? Contact  moriah.kirdy@pitt.edu and jennifer.keating@pitt.edu.